The Bell Has Rung

Well, today at 1:00 pm, Liza had her last radiation treatment -- as is ceremonial at Roper Radiation Center, the patient rings the bell signifying that she/he has completed their radiation treatment.

The family was there to show support and to celebrate with her. This was indeed a veryemotional time and a very joyous time for all of us.

She had the biggest smile on her face after her treatment -- the first smile I have seen in several weeks.

Now, we begin the healing process which we understand from her doctor is a long process -- however, we don’t care -- we just know that today the healing can begin.

The staff down at the Roper Radiation Center is awesome -- Liza said they always went over and above their jobs -- they are so caring -- if one has to go through this, it is certainly nice to have nurses, technicians and staff that are pleasant and most competent. The family thanks the staff for taking such good care of our daughter.

I hope that none of you get to experience the radiation room at Roper Hospital in Charleston SC, but if one needs radiation, there cannot be a nicer place to receive it. They call it the "oasis" -- waterfall and soothing music.

The big issue of the afternoon for me is “what can I cook for dinner as her celebration dinner?”

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Everyone's love and kindness has been overwhelming. It was (is) a difficult road, but everything has a silver lining and what I have learned about people and the capacity that they have to give has been invaluable. Thank you all so much for your thoughts, prayer, positive energy and I promise to do my best everyday to pay it forward.
Liza

Betty --- I'm sure this post hit you hard -- sorry about that -- I have had you on my mind so much -- have been wanting to call you but not wanting to "bother" you. Liza has asked me several times about you, too.If it is OK, I would like to call you.

Thanks, Kim -- Today, Saturday, is the first day that Liza has been out of bed except to go to the hospital for treatment in over 2 weeks -- she is up and says she feels much better -- still a ways to go, but she has come a long way. Thanks for your love and support.

I'm SOOOOOOO excited for Liza!! Tell her I ran through my office looking for a bell to ring on her behalf!! Couldn't find one so I just shouted out a "Thank you Lord!" I believe Its all gonna get better from here! - Celina